[A non-answer which is as good as deflection. Rufus’ grin doesn’t dissipate, but like hell if he’s letting his own question turn around on him like that.]
Nuh-uh. [He shakes his head, swirling amber in his glass lazily.] I asked you first. Give me a real answer.
[He’s curious, of course, but the reason behind it is purely strategic. What to mention around this man, what to avoid. What are the shape of his morals so he can not trip over any of them during their time working together — that sort of thing. People had a lot of opinions when it came to Shinra and its President. Sussing them out is for the best when they’re not the sort to bend over backwards for the name.]
no subject
Nuh-uh. [He shakes his head, swirling amber in his glass lazily.] I asked you first. Give me a real answer.
[He’s curious, of course, but the reason behind it is purely strategic. What to mention around this man, what to avoid. What are the shape of his morals so he can not trip over any of them during their time working together — that sort of thing. People had a lot of opinions when it came to Shinra and its President. Sussing them out is for the best when they’re not the sort to bend over backwards for the name.]